This sixth book about Tarzan is actually a collection of short stories about Tarzan's childhood and teenage years as he is raised by the great apes, whose life consists mainly of foraging for food and defending territory Unlike his wild guardians, Tarzan wants to learn. He painfully teaches himself to read from books left by his dead father, and he seeks to apply his kwledge to the world around him. This collection includes some of the most fascinating tales ever written about Tarzan.